Deuter Giga Bike vs. Deuter Giga SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Giga Bike
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.15 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Giga Bike | Feature | Deuter Giga SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | removable |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop | 300D PES Ripstop |
Key differences between the Deuter Giga Bike and Deuter Giga SL
- Compression straps: Yes on the Deuter Giga Bike; No on the Deuter Giga SL.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Deuter Giga Bike; 17in on the Deuter Giga SL.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Giga Bike; No on the Deuter Giga SL.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Deuter Giga Bike; Removable on the Deuter Giga SL.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Deuter Giga Bike vs. Deuter Giga SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Giga Bike carries the same capacity as the Deuter Giga SL (28L vs. 28L), while the Deuter Giga SL is the lighter pack at 0.96kg (vs. 1.15kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Giga Bike fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Giga Bike; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Giga SL is the better call.